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KALAMAZDD 

KALAMAZOO. 

•VIICH. USA 



NOTICE. 



The "Kalamazoo Celery Gardens" and the "Kala- 
mazoo Celery Co." have been consolidated. Hereafter 
the business of both firms will be carried on by the 
KALAMAZOO CELERY CO., to whom all orders for 
Celery should be addressed. 

Signed, 

Kalamazoo Celery Co \ ^alamAZOO CELERY CO. 

Kalamazoo Celery Gardens, ) 



STANDING OnnBRS. 



We wish to call your attention to the advantage of 
a Standing Order, saving much trouble, for you can 
depend on its arrival with certain trains as many 
times a week as your business will warrant. Orders 
sent in this way for stated amounts will receive our 
first attention and prove of great benefit to customers 
when business is rushing. Orders can be changed or 
countermanded at any time. 

See Page VI instructions in ordering. 



READY INFORMANT 



BEING A CONCISE BUT 



Complete Guide and Practical Instmctor in Business, 

Legal, Social and Postal Laivs and Forms, 

containing also a Commercial and 

Business Dictionary. 



PUBLISHED BY AND PRESENTED WITH 

Compliments of 

Kalamazoo Celery Co., 

PIONEER SHIPPERS OF 

^KALAMAZOO CELERY,^ 

Kalamazoo, MicH.rU. S. A., 

1886. 



Copyright, 1886, by Kalamazoo Celery Co., Kalamazoo, Mich. 



PREFACE 



111 presenting you this little book it is our scheme 
not only to keep the address of " Kalamazoo Celeky 
Co." constantly before our customers, and others, 
whose patronage we solicit, but also while advertising 
for our own interest to expend the amount in such a 
manner that our patrons may derive as much benefit 
as possible from the outlay. In pursuance of this 
design we present the "Eeady Informant," giving in 
convenient form valuable information necessary in 
conducting every day business transactions, together 
with many important facts, receipts, etc., which will, 
we trust, be of interest to all in whose hands this book 
may fall. It is of convenient form either for the 
pocket or to hang near the office desk. 

We have placed a small charge which will be 
required of those not dealing in our goods, or those 
who may desire more than one copy. But to all who 
handle Celery and will send us business card or printed 
letter-head v^^e will be pleased to forward copy free. 

Trusting this book will prove as we have intended, 
a "Ready Informant" on matters of every day busi- 
ness life, and awaiting your favors, which will receive 
such attention as we hope will not fail of meriting a 
share of your patronage, we remain. 
Yours Respectfully, 

/W^'^"' KalaTna^oo Celery Co. 



Take CELERY NERVINE. 



CONXENXS. 



Notice of Consolidation 2ncl page of cover 

Standing Orders - 2ud page of cover 

Our Price v 

Directions for Ordering . - vi 

Five Reasons why you Should Deal with Us vi 

Hints about Keeping Celery viii 

Displaying Celery ix 

Kalamazoo Celery ix 

Express Rates -- - xm 

Postal Information 1 

Domestic Rates of Postage, 

Table of Domestic Money Order Cliarges. 

Foreign Rates of Postage. 

Table of Foreign Money Order Charges. 

Suggestions to the Public concerning the Use of 
the Mails. 

Abbreviation of Names of States and Territories 4 

Business Principles in Daily Use - - 4 

Safe Business Rules --- ('■> 

Good Business Habits fi 

Short Rules for Rapid Calculation 7 

Laws Concerning Debts..- -- 8 

Legal Holidays 

Forms of Letters - 

How to Copyright a Book, Map, Chart, Etc - . 10 

United States Patent Fees 11 

Our Own Country 11 

We handle only the First Grades of Celery. 



IV 

Interesting Facts about Washington, D. C 12 

Standard Time .- - 12 

How to Read your Gas Metre or to Measure Gas., 13 

Table of Weights and Measures 14 

Railroad Signal Code 15 

Parliamentary Practice 15 

How to Preserve Eggs in Winter 17 

Artificial Honey — extra quality. 17 

The Best Starch Polish..' 17 

Artificial Lemon Juice. 17 

Centennial Prize Vinegar 17 

Fire Kindlers . 17 

National Grease Extractor 18 

How to Keep Milk Sweet . 18 

How to Keep Meat in Summer One or Two Weeks 18 

How to Catch Ants 18 

How to Make More Sugar 18 

Paul Brothers' Violet Ink 18 

Black Ink for Ten Cents per Gallon 18 

JetBlackInk -. 18 

Cure for Tobacco Chewing 18 

To Escape from a Room on Fire 18 

Antidote for Poisons 18 

Remedies for Burns and Scalds 19 

Table for Mixing Paints. 19 

Commercial and Business Dictionary 20 



Celery Nervine is the best Nerve and Appetising Tonic. 



OUR PRICE. 



We find it impossible to make a fixed price for tlie 
entire season, as the market is liable to change at any 
time owing to the supply. 

While it will be our aim to make price as low as 
consistent, yet we suall not resort to the practice of 
substituting an inferior article, simply for the purpose 
of quoting lower than competitors. We maintain that 
if a customer wishes celery and can use it to advan- 
tage after paying the express, he would much prefer 
giving a cent or two more for the celery and have it 
worth from ten to twenty-five cents more when re- 
ceived. 

If your trade demands a uniform Al article, we can 
assure perfect satisfaction. If, on the other hand, the 
quality can be sacrificed for a cent or two per dozen in 
price, perhaps there are parties who can meet your 
wants better than we. 



mw^^m 




THIS is the title 
of A New Book on 
Celery Culture. It 
tells which are the 
reliable varieties 
and best adapted to the various soils ; how to 
prepare and fertilize the soil ; how to sow the 
seeds and care for the plants ; how to transplant 
and cultivate ; how to store in large or small 
quantities, for winter and spring consumption or 
marketing, together with many other directions, 
hints and suggestions. No one liaving access to 
a garden can afford to be without this most valuable book. Sent 
post paid, upon receipt of price, 50 cents. 

KALAMAZOO CELERY CO., Kalamazoo, Mich. 



All our Celery is Inspected. 



VI 



DIRECTIONS FOR ORDERING. 



In ordering, the quantity should be stated. We ship 
our celery in regular size cases, holding 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 
20 and 25 dozen. 

Our terms are cash, subject to sight draft, with ex- 
change, 15tli and 30th of each month. 

If you wish celery sent by special express, state 
which ; if no mention is made it will be sent via 
quickest and cheapest route. 

Give us a trial order and see whether the constant 
care we claim to exercise is not made fully manifest 
in the most satisfactory results. 

Respectfully yours, 

KALAMAZOO CELERY CO. 



FIVE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD DEAL WITH US. 



In writing the circular pages of this book, it is our 
object, as far as possible without actual trial, to con- 
vince you that we can positively ship better celery 
than any other firm engaged in the business. The 
question naturally arises, Why ? 

Firstly. Because we have all the capital that can 
be judiciously used; and it is a long established fact 
that where capital is invested, business can be con- 
ducted successfully on a smaller margin. 

Secondly. Because our entire attention is given to 
this business, and it is our care that nothing is left un- 
done which will be of advantage to our customers. 

Celery Nervine Aids Digestion. 



VII 

Thirdly. Because we make it a point to look ahead, 
and wherever there is a chance to secure a choice 
patch we do so, and are confident that we send out the 
best celery shipped from this point. 

Fourthly. Because we were the pioneer shippers. 
Having been in the business from the start, are ac- 
quainted with the majority of growers, and always 
know where we can get the best to be had. 

Fifthly. Because we have an established reputation 
at stake which, under any circumstances, we cannot 
afford to injure. 

In addition to the foregoing inducements, we would 
further state : We are allowed as great a reduction on 
express rates as any house, the full benefit of which 
will be given to our customers. We can furnish celery 
as early and late as other shippers, season usually ex- 
tending from first of July until late in the following 
winter. 

We manufacture our own boxes (for which no 
charge is made) taking especial pains to make them 
light as possible with due regard to necessary strength 
In cold weather, celery is thoroughly wrapped and 
protected from frost. 

When desired, we furnish our customers, free, a 
large and attractive display card advertising "Kalama- 
zoo Celery for Sale Here." In fact, v/e offer all the 
inducements of other firms (by this we mean induce- 
ments that they really possess and can fulfill) together 
with the "Five Reasons," which are incentives peculiar 
to us, and that no other celery house can tender. 



We do not Profess to Own an Acre of Celery Land. 



VIII 



HINTS ABOUT KEEPING CELERY. 



To keep celery the best results are obtained by put- 
ting in an ice box as soon as received, standing it up 
straight. If there is no ice, wind each bunch in a wet 
cloth and keep moist. With this treatment it will 
keep in good condition for several days. The next 
best plan, and in most cases equally as good, is to put 
in a cool cellar, sprinkle with water and throw a wet 
cloth or blanket over. Do not put celery in a tub of 
water to soak ; many have an erroneous idea that this 
is the correct way. Good results are obtained, how- 
ever, by putting the root ends down in a tub with 
about one-half an inch of water in the bottom. 

Should the " butt" or root ends become blackened by 
age, celery can be greatly improved by carefully paring 
with a knife. This does no harm, gives it a fresh 
appearance, and often wins a sale, where if this resort 
could not be had celery must be lost or greatly sacri- 
ficed. We have our celery prepared with considerable 
"butt" on so as to allow of this method. Celery will 
also keep fresh a longer period if shipped with an 
ample supply of the root left on. 

In cold weather, should celery get frost-bitten, keep it 
away from heat : place it in a tub or pail of cold water. 
By following these directions celery that is frost-bitten 
will not be injured in the least. Do not leave celery 

OUT DOOllS WHEN THE WIND BLOWS. 



Neuralgia Positively Cured by Celery Nervine. 



IX 



DISPLAYING CELERY. 



A convenient stand for grocers and marketmen in 
displaying celery to best advantage is made as follows: 

About eighteen inches wide, twice the length of 
celery, fifty or sixty inches, and of suitable height, 
made of light material. The centre of the stand should 
be about eight inches lower tlian the ends. Two rows 
of nicely cleaned celery is laid on it, the roots touching 
at the depression at the centre, the tops slanting out- 
ward and up the incline. As tlie highest price and 
most satisfactory results are to be obtained from nice 
looking celery, well displayed, it is profitable to make 
arrangements for its most attractive ex hi!) it. 

To all our customers who desiie, we will be pleased 
to send a small celery plant, which can be grown in a 
common fiower pot and set in a conspicuous place. 
This is one of the best and most attractive advertise- 
ments of fresh celery. That which is for sale can then 
be kept in an ice box or some other suita])le place, 
where it will remain frcslier than if placed with other 
vegetables in an exposed place. 



KALAMAZOO CELERY. 



Most of the older dealers are undoubtedly more or 
less acquainted with the magnitude of the Celery pro- 
duction at Kalamazoo. Already the subject has been 
treated by newspapers and tlirough the numerous 
Celery circulars sent out by the various parties en- 
gaged in its sliipment. 

For the benefit of those who are interested in Celery 
culture, particularly as carried on at Xalamazoo, we 

Kalamazoo Celery is the Best. 



will here give a short history of the business and an 
idea of its growth and magnitude. (For a complete, 
comprehensive work on the subject, we submit our 
book, "How to Grow Celery," price 50c., a description 
of which will be found on page v.) 

In the first place w^e would say that the whole matter 
has been, to a greater or less extent, misrepresented by 
nearly every circular pretending to touch tlie subject 
of cultivation thus far sent out, some parties going so 
far as to claim to own large celery farms, possessing 
various and extensive facilities for producing more ex- 
cellent stock than others. Such assertions are all false. 
The production of celery on an extensive scale was 
undertaken by one firm, but resulted in a great loss 
and their entirely going out of the celery business. 

Celery is a plant of the paisley family, and was orig- 
inally found in its wild state throughout the ditches of 
Europe, in a rank, coarse, and even poisonous condi- 
tion; but, through cultivation, is rendered more mild 
in fiavor, becoming sweet, crisp and juicy. As now 
known it is one of the most agreeable relishes culti- 
vated, being a leading table ornament, not only in the 
best hotels, but on private tables as well, and is recom- 
mended by physicians as one of the greatest nervines 
yet discovered. 

Celery is raised in Kalamazoo principally by Hol- 
landers, who grow only what their families can care 
for. A Holland boy from the age of 1 years up can, 
under suitable direction, accomplish in the celery gar- 
den about as much work as a man. Experience has 
proven that a Yankee cannot compete with these for- 
eigners and their large families, 

The extensive grower, if there were such, must hire 
his help, but it could not be expected that they would 

Celery Nervine is Perfectly Safe to Use. 



XI 

work for him as for themselves, thougli, at the same 
time, probably no fault could be found. 

These Hollanders, when working their own crop, 
will be in the field at sunrise, (not unfrequently before 
in the busiest season,) and work until dark, allowing 
themselves only a short respite for meals. A Hollan- 
der, with a family of say seven children, from 5 to 18 
years of age, can, in the cultivation of celery, accom- 
plish more and better results than an American with 
the same number of able bodied men. 

About fifteen years ago celery was first grown upon 
the marshes of Kalamazoo. Eight years ago they pro- 
duced but little more of this delightful relish than the 
local trade demanded. The reputation grew out of the 
impression made upon strangers, who at once saw the 
difference and superior quality produced here. 

This led to small shipments, which were filled by 
grocery men. But the demand grew, and was soon 
such as to create a business of itself. Capital soon 
found its way into the enterprise, and hundreds of acres 
of marsh lands which were hitherto considered com- 
paratively worthless, (but its thorough adaptation to 
the raising of celery has since proven to be unequaled,) 
were purchased, and the business has grown to be an 
industry of which any city might be proud, indeed it 
has won for Kalamazoo, a national and, with other in- 
dustries, we might be justified in saying world-wide 
reputation. The production of celery has increased in 
the last 8 years from a supply but little more than the 
the local trade demanded, until, in the busy part of 
the season, the daily shipments are as high as 35 tons, 
or 4 car loads. So extensive is this flourishing industry 
that for the last six or eight years it has doubled from 
year to year, placing under cultivation considera- 
bly over 1000 acres, entirely surrounding the city, and 

All our Celery is Bought direct from the Growers. 



XII 

furnishing employment to more than 2000 people. The 
soil of these gardens is so well adapted to the cultiva- 
tion of this plant, and so perfect is the system of drain- 
age adopted, that neither very dry or very wet seasons 
have any injurious effect upon the quality or flavor of 
the plant. So well known and great is the reputation 
of our celery, that inferior qualities raised at other 
points are placed upon the market, labeled "Famous 
Kalamazoo Celery," thus giving it a ready market 
where its sale would otherwise be impossible. 

Through our long experience and acquaintance with 
growers, we have" learned who produce the choicest 
celery, and by square dealing have gained their confi- 
dence, so that we have no ti'ouble securing ttrst-class 
celery, luit to further protect ourselves and customers 
we have an inspector who handles all stock before pay 
or receipt is given. If unsatisfactory it is refused, but 
as we will not receive second grade at any price, the 
grower soon linds it is hibor lost to bring us anything 
but a first-class article. 

Having been in the business from the start, and ad- 
ding to our own experience the observations we have 
taken of others, we adopt this method as the best way 
to hold and add to our already established reputation. 

Since the celery business has attained such gigantic 
proportions, as in any other business, many are trying 
to dabble in it, and out of over seventy-five persons 
and firms who advertise to ship Kalamazoo Celery, 
only a small per cent, are regularly engaged in the bus- 
iness and have the experience, capital and facilities for 
shipping and packing in a manner to give the highest 
satisfaction. 

The appearance and condition of celery when it 
reaches its destination is, in a great measure, due to 
the manner and care exercised in packing. It is sur- 

Refuse Substitutes and Imitations of Celery Nervine. 



XIII 

prising to wtiat distances celery, wlien properly packed 
can be shipped and received in good, fresh condition ; 
in fact, during the season we ship daily to points in 
Maine, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico and 
Colorado. Celery shipped by us to New Orleans is suc- 
cessfully repacked and forwarded to Central America. 
If j^ou are handling fruit or vegetables, and have 
never tried the celery from this point, it will pay you 
to do so. Kespectf ully, 

KALAMAZOO CELEEY CO. 



EXPRESS RATES. 



During the last year there has been a great deal said 
on the subject of Reduced Express. Certain sliippers, 
unscrupulously, and hoping to pecuniarily better them- 
selves, claim to have better rates than can be had by 
other dealers. As the notice at bottom will show, all 
such assertions are false and intended to mislead cus- 
tomers. Read what the Express Agents have to say: 

"IMPORTANT. 

All celery shipped by express from Kalamazoo is 
billed at actual pound rates, no discrimination being 
made. In fact the billing clerk, when computing the 
charges, does not know by what shipper the box is 
sent. Any dealer or dealers claiming special rates over 
other shippers, through our Company, aie maliciously 
deceiving. In case special or reduced rates to any 
point are made, they will be open alike to all shippers 
and their respective customers. 

Signed, C. D. D wight, 
Agt. U. 8. Ex. Co. 

H. M. Wynkoop, 
Agt. Am. Ex; Co. 

Read Directions for Making Celery Display Stand. 



Postal Information. 

ORGANIZATION OF THE DEPARTMENT AT WASHINGTON, 
D. C. 

The Postmaster General of the United States is the executive 
head of the Post Office Department, and is a member of the Presi- 
dent's Cabinet. 

The First Assistant Postmaster General has charge of the ap- 
pointment of postmasters, the establishment of post offices, and all 
questions of postal lav/. 

The Second Assistant Postmaster General has charge of all mail 
routes, and matters pertaining to them. 

The Third Assistant Postmaster General has charge of the Dead 
Letter Office, and the sale of postage stamps and postal cards. 

The General Superiiatendent of the Railway Mail Service has 
charge of the distribution and dispatch of mail, admission of mat- 
ter to the mails, and appointments to the Railway Mail Service. 

The Superintendent of the Money Order Office has charge of all 
business relating to money orders. 

The Superintendent of Foreign Mails has charge of foreign mails. 

The Chief Post Office Inspector has charge of matters relating to 
lost mail matter. 

Domestic Bates of Postage. 

First Class.— Letters and all other written matter, whether 
sealed or unsealed, and all other matter sealed, nailed, sewed, tied, 
or fastened in any manner so that it cannot be easily examined, two 
cents per half ounce, or fraction thereof. 

Postal cards, one cent each. Postal cards are unmailable with 
any writing or printing on the address side except the direction ; or 
with anything pasted upon, or attached to them. 

Second Class.— Only for pubhshers and news agents. 

Third Class.— Printed matter, in unsealed wrappers, one cent 
for each two ounces, or fraction thereof, which must be fully pre- 
paid. 

This includes books, circulars, chromes, hand-bills, engravings, 
newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, music, photographs, proof 
sheets and manuscript accompanying same, reproductions by any 
process (except handwriting and the copying press) not in the 
nature of personal correspondence. Limit of weight four pounds, 
except for a singe book, which may weigh more. 

Fourth Class.— All mailable matter not included in the three 
preceding classes, which is so prepared for mailing as to be easily 
withdrawn from the wrapper and examined. Rate, one cent per 
ounce, or fraction thereof, which must be fully prepaid in all cases. 
Limit of weight, four pounds. 

On any third and fourth class packages may bo written the 
names and numbers of articles enclosed. The sender is also allowed 
to mark a word or passage in a book or paper, to which he desires 
to call special attention. He may also write a simple inscription, 
or dedication, upon the cover or blank leaves of a book or pam- 
phlet. He may attach to articles of merchandise, by tag, or label, 
a mark, number, name, or letter for purpose of identification. 
Printed' circulars may contain the written name of the sender, and 



For all forms of Nervousness take Celery Nerviiie, 



$15 00.... 
30.00.... 
40.00.... 
50 00.... 


....10 ' 

....15 ' 

... .20 ' 

25 * 


60.00.... 


....30 ' 


70.00.... 
80.00.. . 
100.00.... 


....35 ' 
....40 ' 
....45 • 



the date. The sender's address, preceded by the word "from," may 
may be added (inside or out) to any package. Any other writing 
on third or fourth class matter will subject the package to letter 
rates of postage, and render the sender liable to a flue of ten dollars 
for each offence. 

Domestic Money Order Charges. 

Not exceeding $10.00 8 cents. 

Exceeding ^10.00, and?not exceeding |15 00. 

15.00, " " 

30.00, 

40.00, 

50.00, 

60.00, 
0.00, 

80.00, 
Orders not issued for a larger amount than $100.00. 

Foreign Bates of Postage. 

The usual rates of postage to all parts of Europe, Persia, India, 
Egypt, Turkey, Japan, Cuba, Mexico, Bermudas, Porto Rico, Hon- 
duras, Brazil, Chili, Peru, Argentine Confederation, Venezuela, 
Ecuador and Newfoundland, for letters, is 5 cents per half ounce, or 
fraction thereof. In vie^^f many exceptional variations, however, 
it will be wiser to consult a Postmaster for exact rates. Prepay- 
ment is optional. If not prepaid, however, a fine is collected on 
delivery. 

One cent additional to the impressed stamp is required on all for- 
eign postal cards. 

Newspapers, 2 cents for each four ounces, or fraction thereof. 

On all other printed .matter, and samples, 1 cent for each two 
ounces, or fraction thereof, and an additional 1 cent for each pack- 
age. The least postage, however, on any such package is 5 cents. 

All matter, except lettei's, must be fully prepaid 

By a prepayment of 10 cents extra, all mailable packages may be 
registered. 

Foreign Money Order Charges. 

On Canada and Newfoundland: not over $10, 20 cents; $10 to $20, 
40 cents; $20 to $30, 60 cents; $30 to $40, 80 cents $40 to $50 $1.00. 

On Great Britain and Ireland: not over $10, 20 cents; $10 to $20, 40 
cents ; $20 to $30, 60 o,ents' $30 to $40, 80 cents; $40 to $50, $1.00. 

On Switzerland and Italy: not over $10, 25 cents; $10 to $20, 50 
cents; $20 to .$30, 75 cents; $30 to $40, $1.00; $40 to $50, $1.25. 

On Germany, France and Algeria: not over $10, 15 cents; $10 to 
$20, 30 cents; $20.to $30, 45 cents; $30 to $40, 00 cents; $40 to $50, 75 
cents. 

All letters, postal cards, pi-inted matter, samples, etc., to the 
Dominion of Canada, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, etc., must be 
prepaid at the same rates as domestic postage. 

The postage on samples for the above countries is 10 cents for 
any weight package, not exceeding 8 ounces, which is the limit 
mailable. 

Suggestions to the Pu'blio 

Concerning the Use of the Mails. 
Owing to the frequent hamdling all mail matter necessarily re- 
ceives, it is advisable always to use good envelopes, as many of the 



Xote the Advantages of Placing Standing Order. 



3 

thin ones split open, which excites suspicion and blame against en- 
tirely innocent officials. 

Prepayment of one full rate of postage on first class matter 
insures its being forwarded, but it is best to fully prepay, else the 
receiver of the letter must meet the deficiency. All mail, except 
first clasj matter, must be fully prepaid or it will not be forwarded. 
Postal cards with anything other than the address written or 
printed on tho address side will not be forwarded. 

Wlien one full rate of postage has been prepaid on first class mat- 
ter, and all other matter when fully prepaid, may, at the request of 
the party addressed, be forwarded from one post office to another. 
Postmasters can return second, third and fourth class matter only 
upon receipt of postage stamps to cover remailing. A printed or 
written request on such matter, asking postmaster to notify sender 
of non-deliv. ry, and of amount of postage required to return same, 
is allowable and will be honored. 

All inquiries relating to lost mail matter of any sort, either 
domestic or foreign, should be addressed to the Chief Inspector 
Post Office Department, Washington, D. C. 

Inquiries relating to mail matter supposed to have been sent to 
the Dead Letter Oflice, should be sent to the Third Assistant Post- 
master General. 

In all letters of inquiry fullest information must be given, such as 
name and address of sender or writer, date and place of mailing, to 
whom and to what address tlie article Vas mailed, and a brief 
description of the contents. Whenever it is known when or why 
letter was sent to Dead Letter Office this should be stated, as should 
the number of any registered matter. 

xVl ways write "Transient," or "General Delivery," on matter for 
persons not located where you send mail to them. 

The following articles are unmailable, viz.: Poisons, Inflam- 
mable and explosive articles, fatty substances, easy liquefiable sub- 
stances, iasects (except queen bees), live or dead animals not stuffed, 
"eptiles, confectionery, pastes or confections, fruits or vegetable 
matter, and substances exhaling a bad odor, and every postal card 
upon which, or letter upon the envelope of which, obscene, lewd, in- 
decent or lascivious drawings, terms, epithets, or language may be 
written or printed, and all matter concerning lotteries, so-called 
gift concerts, or other similar enterprises offering prizes, or con- 
cerning schemes devised and intended to defraud the public, or for 
the purpose of obtaining money or goods under false pretences. 

M uuiscript for magazines, periodicals, or newspapers, and music, 
and boolc manuscript, are subject to full letter postage, unless they 
are accompanied by proof-sheets of such manuscript, or of which 
proofs sucti manuscript is a correction or addition, in which cases 
the rate will be one cent for each two ounces or fraction thereof. 

Be sure that there is a post office at the place to which you send 
your letters, as matter not addressed to a post office cannot be for- 
warded. When directing to cities, always add the street and num- 
ber, or post office box, of the person addressed, unless marked 
"Traiisient," or "General Delivery." 

To insure certainty in despatch of mail, give the county in which 
the post office is, and spell out the name of the State in full. 

If you will write or print your name and address (and tho con- 
tents, if a package) in the upper left hand corner of your mail mat- 
ter, it will be returned to you for correction, if improperly address- 
ed, or insufficiently i>aid, and if not called for at its destination, it 
can be returned to you without going to the dead letter office. If a 
letter, it will be returned free. 

Celery Nervine Aids Digestion. 



Register all valuable letters and packages. Registry fee ten 
cents, whicii with the postage must be fully prepaid. The name and 
address of the sender must be given on the outside of the euvelo;e^ 
or wrapper of all registered articles. Registration does not niako 
the Department responsible for lost letters, but it does so mark tlie 
l)rogre.ss of a letter that tampering with it is almost wholly iin- 
i)0ssible. 

Abbreviations of Names of States and Territories. 

As Used in the Fust Officn Department. 

Mi-?Bissippi Miss. 

Missouri Mo. 



Alabama Ala. 

Ala.sk I Territory Alaska. 

Arizona Territory Ariz. 

Arkansas Ark. 

California Cal. 

Colorado Colo, 

Connecticut Conn. 

Dakota Territory Dak. 

Delaware Del. 

District of Columbia D. C. 

Florida B'la. 

Georgia Ga. 

Idaho Territory Idaho. 

Illinois 111. 

Indiana Ind. 

Indian Territory Ind. T. 

Iowa Iowa. 

Kansas Kan^. 

Kentucky Ky. 

Louisiana La. 

Maine Me. 

Maryland Md. 

Massachusetts Mass. 

Michigan Mich. 

Minnesota Minn. 



Montana Territory Mont. 

Nebraska- Nebr. 

Nevada Nev. 

New Hampshire N. H. 

New Jersey N.J. 

New Mexico Territory. . .N. Mex. 

New York N. Y. 

North Carolina N. C. 

Ohio Ohio. 

Oregon Oreg. 

Peimsylvauia Pa. 

Rhode Island R. L 

South Carolina S. C. 

Tennessee Tenn. . 

Texas Tex. 

Utah Territory Utah. 

Vermont Vt. 

Virginia Va. 

Washington Territoiy. . . Wash. 

■^^ est Virginia W. Va. 

Wisconsin Wis. 

Wyoming Territory Wyo. 



Business Principles in Daily Use. 

If a note is lost or stolen it does not release the maker, he must pay 
it if the consideration for which it was given and the amount can 
be proven. 

Notes bear interest only when so stated. 

Principals are responsible for the acts of their agents. 

Each individual in a partnership is responsible for the whole 
amount of the debts of tiie firm, except in cases of special part- 
nership. The word "limited." in connection with the firm name, 
indicates that a limitation of responsibility for each member is 
fixed. 

Ignorance of the law excuses no one. 

An agreement without consideration of value is void. 

A note made on Sunday is void, also one dated ahead of its issue. 
It may be dated back at pleasure. 

Contracts made on Sunday cannot be enforced. 

A note by a minor is void iu Bome States, and in others it is void- 
able on judicial decision. 

A contract made with a minor, or a lunatic, is void. 

A note oritained by fraud or from a person in a state of intoxica- 
tion cannot be collected. 



Read Directions for Keeping Celery. 



It is a fraud to conceal a fraud. 

Signatures made with a lead pencil are good in law. 

The acts of one partner bind the rest. 

" Value received " is usually written in a note, and should be, but 
it is not necessary. If not written it is presumed by the law or niaj' 
be supplied by proof. 

The maker of an " accommodation " bill or note (one for which he 
had received no consideration), haviug lent his name or credit for 
the benefit of he holier, is not bound to the person accommodated, 
but is bound to all other parties, precisely as if there was a good 
consideration. 

No consideration i sufficient in law if it be illegal in its nature. 

Checks or drafts must be presented for payment without unrea- 
sonable.delay. 

An indorsee has a right of action against all whose names were on 
the bill when 5ie recaived it. 

If the letter containing a protest of non-payment be put into the 
post office, any miscarriage does not affect the party giving notice. 

Notes of protest may be sent either to the place of business or 
residence of the party notified. 

The loss of a note is not sufficient excuse for not giving notice of 
protest. 

An indorser of a note is exempt from liability if not served with 
notice of its dishonor within 24 hours of its non-payment. 

An indorsement may be written either on the face or back. 

An oral agreement must ))e proved by evidence. A written agree- 
ment proves itself. 

The holder of a note may give notice of protest either to all the 
previous indorsers, or only to one of them ; in case of the latter, he 
must select the last indoi ser, and the last must give notice to the 
last before him, and so on. Each indorser must send notice the 
same day or day following. Neither Sunday nor legal holiday is to 
be counted in reckoning the time in which notice is to be given. 

If two or more persons as parties are jointly liable on a note or 
bill, due notice to one of them is sufficient. 

An indorser may prevent his own liability to be sued by writing 
"without I'ecourse," or similar words. 

All claims which do not rest upon a seal or judgment must be 
sued within six years from the time when they arise. 

Part payment of debt which has passed the time of statutory 
limitation, revives the whole debt, and the claim holds good for an- 
other period of six years from the date of payment of such partial 
payment. 

If, when a debt is due, the debtor is out of the State, the "six 
years" do not begin to run until he returns. If he afterward 
leaves the State, the time forward counts the same as if he re- 
mained. 

The law compels no one to do impossibilities. 

A receipt for money is not always conclusive. 

The law prefers written to oral evidence because of its precision. 

Written instruments are to be construed and interpi*eted by the 
law, according to the simple, customary and natural meaning of 
the words used. 

No evidence can be introduced to contradict or vary a written 
agreement, but it may be received in order to explain it, when such 
explanation is needed. 

Joint payees of a bill or note, who are not partners, must all join 
in an indorsement. 



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One may make a note payable tu his own onler, and indorse it in 
blank. Ho must write his name across the face or back the same 
as any otlier indorser. 

After the death of a holder of a bill or note, his executor or admin- 
trator may transfer it by his indorsement. 

The husband who acquires a right to a bill or nolo which was 
given to the wife, either before or after marriage, may indorse it. 

"Acceptance " applies to bills and not to notes. It is an engage- 
ment on the part of the person on whom the bill is drawn to pay it 
according to its tenor. The usual way is to write across the face of 
the bill the word "accepted." 

The finder of negotiable paper, as of all other property, must 
make easonable efforts to find the owner before he is entitled to ap- 

Kropr'ate it to his own purposes. If the finder conceal it, he is lia- 
le to the charge of larceny or theft. 

Safe Business IRules. 

1. In business hours attend only to business matters. 

2. Confine social calls to the social circle. 

3. State your business in few words, without loss of time. 

i. Let dealings with a stranger be carefully considered, and le! 
tried friendship be duly appreciated. 

5. A mean act soon recoils, and a man of honor will Ijc esteemei!. 

6. Treat all with respect, confide in few, wrong no man. 

7. Never be afraid to say ^o, and always be prompt to acknowl- 
edge and rectify a wrong. 

8. Leave nothing for to-morrow that should be done to-ilay. 

9. Because a friend is polite, do not think his time is valueless. 

10. Have a place for everything, and everything in its place. 

11. To preserve long friendship, keep a short credit. 

12. The way to get credit is to be punctual. 

13. To preserve credit, do not use it much. 

14. Settle often; have short accounts. 

15. Trust no man's appea'-ance, they are often deceptive. 

16. Rogues generally dress well. , , . , 

17. Be well satisfied before you give a credit, that those to whom 
you give it are safe men. 

Good Business Halsits. 

1. Be strict in keeping engagements. 

2. Do nothing carelessly or in a hurry. 

3. Employ nobody to do what yo;i can easily do yourself. 

4. Leave nothing undone that ought to be done, and which circum- 
stances permit. ^ ^, ^ , , . , 

5. Keep your designs and busmess from others, yet be candid 
with all. , , ^ ^ , 

6 Be prompt and decisive with customers, and do not overtrade. 

7 Prefer short credit to long, cash to credit, either m buying or 
selling, and small profit with little risk, to the chance of better gains 
with more hazards. 

8. Be clear and explicit in bargains. 

9. Leave nothing of consequence to memory which can be com- 
mitted to writing. 

10. Keep copies of all important letters, etc. 

11. Never suffer your desk to be confused by papers lying upon it. 

12. Keep everything in its proper place. 

13. Always be at the head of your business. 



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14. Constantly examine your books, and see through all affairs aa 
far as care and attention will enable you. 
15 Balance accounts regularly. 

16. Make out and transmit all accounts current to customers, both 
at home and abroad. 

17. Avoid all sorts of accommodation in money matters and law- 
suits where there is the least hazard. 

18. Be economical in expenditure, always living within your in- 
come. 

19. Keep a memorandum book in your pocket, in which you note 
every particular relative to appointments, addresses, and petty 
cash. 

20. Be cautious how you become security for .iny person. 
31. Be generous when urge>l Ijy motives of hulnanit3^ 

Short Eules for Eapid Calculation. 

To add quickly, accustom the eye to read three figures at a time; 
place the unit figure in a second column, and on adding it, add in 
the tens which were discarded. This saves two thirds the woric of 
adding. 

Rapid Process in Multiplication. 

To multiply any number by 125, add 3 ciphers, and divide by 8 

16%, " 2 " " " 6 

" 331^, " 2 » " " 3 

(\%, " 2 " " " 15 

mji, " 3 " " " 51 

81^, " 2 " " " 12 

" 1214, " 2 " " " 8 

" 833^, " 3 " " " 12 

75, " 2 " " " 4 

And subtract the quotient. 

To multiply any number by 11, write the sum of the figures 
between them. Multiply 45 by 11. Hero 4 and 5 are 'J, Place the 9 
between the 4 and 5, 495. 

To multiply fractions. To squai^e any number, multiply by the 
next highest whole number, and annex 14. 7>^ by 7y^; simply say 
8 times 7 are 56 and M- 

Interest on Notes, Lightning Method. 

Draw a line,cutting off the two right hand figures of $, and you have 
the interest of the sum at 60 days for 6 per cent. ; then take aliquot 
parts of the time. 

To tell what an Article will Betail for to make a profit 
of Twenty Per Cent. 

Remove the decimal point back one place, a.nd the answer is the 
result. For instance, hats cost $17.50 per dozen; retail for $1.75 at 
20 per cent. For other per cents., add or subtract after removing 
the point the fractional part that the z'equired per cent, is more or 
less than 20 per cent. 

To Ascertain the Weight of Live Cattle. 

Take the girth and length in feet; multiply the square of the girth 
by the length, and multiply the product by 3.36. The result will be 
the answer in pound :^. 

For General Debility jSTothiiig Equals Celery Nervine. 



The live weight multiplied by 605 gives a near approyimation to 
the net weight. If the animal is lean, deduct 1-20 from the result. 

To Measurs Corn in the CrilD. 

Take the lengtli, multiply by the breadth of the crib, and that by 
the height i aside the rails, and divide by 2, and the answer is in 
shelled corn in bushels. 

Laws Concerning Delots. 

Each State has more or less of legal peculiarity concarning the 
collection of debts. 

In matters of moment legal advice should be taken. Too much 
risk should never be assumed where nmch is at stake. In business 
the "penny-wise and pound-foolish '' plan must be avoided. 

In almost every State and territory an absconcliyig debtor can be 
arrested; also, one who has contracted debts fraudulent!} , or who 
is so disposing of property as to jeopardize the claims of his 
debtors. Iti is not the fact of debt, however, that warrants the ar- 
rest, butthepresumptiou oc fraud in the case, by clearing himself 
from which, the debtor is usually freed from arrest; but failing in 
this ha may be imprisoned for the fraud sometimes for a set term, 
or until ha satisfy the judgment, o--, on investigation, he regularly 
discharged as insolvent. The laws ^.f the States vary somewi.at as 
to the manner and time of issuing execution, stay of execution, at- 
taclirnents against personal property, against real estate, etc. 

Ill some States a debtor may be discharged from'arrest at once, if 
he take the "poor debtor's oath," and examination prove nothing 
to the contrary of its truthfulness. 

In most; States where arrest for.debt is possible, female debtors 
are explicitly exempted. 

In ludiatiftall relief from stay laws, etc., can be be waived in con- 
tracts, notes, etc , by inserting the words "Payable without any le- 
lief whatever from valuation or appraisement laws. ' 

Notes for negotiation in Missouri must contain the words " for 
value received, negotiable, and payable without defalcation." In 
New Jersey they must say, "'without defalcation or discount." 

There isuo arrest on civil processes in the District of Columbia, 
Florida. Georgia, Maryland, Min.iesota, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, 
Texas, iVes:^ Vir..^inia and Wisconsin. 

Louisiana does not recognize "judgment notes,"L,but notes and 
book accounts may be taken in execution and sold. 

In all S';.ite.s creditors, not residents, who begin suits, must give 
security for costs; in most States, residents must do the same. 

Perishable property, or that liable to rapid depreciation, if taken 
in executio7i, may usually be sold at once by consent of parties con- 
cerned, or by appraisal of the officer in charge, the proceeds being 
held in lieu of the property. 

EXEMPTIONS. 

It has been deemed wise in all the States to exempt from seizure 
and sale for debt, certain property, real or personal, so that no 
debtor should be wholly stripped by any process of law. In some 
States one may waive these exemptions, but in many States the 
law prohibits even a voluntary surrender of all. This is in the 
interest of the debtor's family. 



Read what Express Agents say about Reduced Rates. 



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Legal Holidays. 

NEW YEAR'S DAY. 
January Ist is a leg:al holiday in all tho States except Arkansas, 
Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hamp- 
shire, Rhode Island, and North and South Carolina. 

WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY. 
February 2M is a legal holiday in all the States but Alabama, Ar- 
kansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Missouri, 
North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, and Texas. 

INDEPENDENCE DAY. 
July 4th is a legal holiday in all the States and Territories. 

CHRISTMAS DAY. 
December 25th is a legal holiday in all the States and Territories. 

DECORATION DAY. 
May 30th is a legal holiday in Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, 
Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, 
Rhode Island, and Vermont. 

GOOD FRIDAY. 
This is a legal holiday in Florida, Louisiana, Minnesota, and 
■Pennsylvania. 

THANKSGIVING, OR FAST DAYS. 
Thanksgiving Day and Public Fast Days, appointed by the Presi- 
dent of the United States, are legal holidays in such States as may, 
by proclamation of their Governors, set them apart for religious 
observance. 

ELECTION DAYS. 
Days for General Election, State or National, are legal holid^iys in 
California, Maine, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, South 
Carolina, and Wisconsin. 

LOCAL LEGAL HOLIDAYS. 

January 8th, Anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans; Fel)!'uary 
12th, Anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln; and March 4tti, 
Firemen's Anniversary, ai'e legal holidays in Louisiana. 

Shrove Tuesday is a legal holiday in Louisiana and in the cities of 
Mobile, Montgomery, and Selma, Alabama. 

Memorial Day (April 26) is a legal holiday in Georgia. 

March 2d, Anniversary of the Independence of Texas, and April 
31st, Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto, are legal holidays in 
Texas. 

Form of Letters. 

BUSINESS LETTERS should be direct and brief. If clearness de- 
mands extended statment do not hestitate ti> give it; but remember 
that business men must economize time. Copies should be kept of 
all business letters. 

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION should be given cautiously. 
They should be both clear a,nd candid. If a party is not worthy of a, 
commendation, do not seem to commend by ambiguous phrases. 
A party may be commended for one quality, and not for others. 
Say what you mean or say nothing. 



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LETTERS OF INTRODUCTION should be given only where one 
is sure that it will prove mutually agreeable. It is a discourtesy to 
impose a man upon au unwilling friend. 

LETTERS OF CONGRATULATION should be be far more fre- 
quent than they are. Let them deal with the one subject only, even 
if another letter follow on other matters at once. Any event, pre- 
sumably pleasant, which occurs to your friend, justifies a letter of 
congratulation. 

LETTERS OF ADVICE should never be given unless requested; 
but, then, let them be the result of your best thought. 

LETTERS OF EXCUSE should be sent if aught has transpired 
needing to bo excused, or if such an event is apt to transpire. Un- 
explained errors or omissions are cankers in friendship. 

SOLICITING FAVORS.— If you have favors to ask by correspond- 
ence do it in a straightforward way. Reasons for asking them, and 
for applying to the party addressed, are in order, but tlatteiy and 
misrepresentation should be spurned. 

LETTERS WITH GIFTS are proper, but they should not be 
patronizing, nor assume some great thing has been done. They 
should always be very brief. 

LETTERS OF SYMPATHY should always be tender and carefully 
considered. Never attempt to belittle the loss or the sorrow under 
consideration ; and never aggravate it by tearing open the wounds 
afresh. Accept the facts, painful though they be, and apply 
whatever good consolation you can command. Be brief, but not 
curt. 

LETTERS OF FRIENDSHIP should receive more care and thought 
than is generally accorded them. They should bo answered 
promiptly, and good taste should dictate the measure of freedom or 
formality to be observed in them. All set phrases, such as, "I 
take my pen in hand," '• Hoping these few lines will find you," etc. , 
should be avoided, as out of good taste. The frequency and length 
of these letters must be determined for each case by those who 
know it best. 

How to Copyright a Book, Slap, Chart, etc. 

Every applicant for a copyright must state distinctly the name 
and residence of the claimant, and whether the right is claimed as 
author, designer, or proprietor. No affidavit or formal application 
is required. A prin ed copy of the title of the book, map, chart, 
dramatic or musical composition, engraving, cut, print, or photo- 
graph, or a description of the painting, drawing, chromo, statue, 
statuary ,or model or design for a work of fine arts, for which copy- 
right is desired, must be sent by mail or otherwise, prepaid, ad- 
dressed "Librarian of Congress, Washington, D. C." This must be 
done before publication of the book or other article. A fee of 50 
cents, for recoi-ding the title of each book or other article, must be 
inclosed with the title as above, and 50 cents in addition (or one 
dollar in all) for each certificate of copyright under seal of the 
Librarian of Congress, which will be transmitted by return n;ail. 
Within ten days after pubUcation of each book or other article, two 
complete copies must be sent prepaid, to perfect the copyright, 
with the address "Librarian of Congress, Washington, D. C." 
Without the deposit of copies above required the copyright is void, 
and a penalty of $25 is incurred. No copyright is valid unless notice 
is given by inserting in every copy published, "Entered according 

Oui Shipments will be from the Choicest in the Market. 



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to act of Congress, in the year , by , in the office of the 

Librarian of congress, at Washington," or, at the option of the per- 
son entering the copyri,e:ht, the words: " Copyright, 18—, by ," 

The law imposes a penalty of $100 upon any person who has not 
obtained copyright who shall insert the notice *' Entered according 
to act of Congress," or "Copyright," or words of the sanie import, 
in or upon any book or other article. Each copyright secures the 
exclusive right of publishing the book or article copyrighted for the 
term of 28 years. Six months before the end of that time, the 
author or designer, or his v/idow or children, may secure a renewal 
for the further term of fourteen years, making forty-two years in 
all. Any copyright is assignable in law by any instrument of writ- 
ing, but such assignment must be recorded in the office of the 
Librarian of Congress within sixty days from its date. The fee for 
this record and certificate is one dollar. A copy of the record (or 
duplicate certificate) of any copyright entry will be furnished, unrier 
seal, at the rate of 50 cents. Copyrights cannot be granted upon 
Trade-marks, nor upon Labels intended to be used with any articie 
of manufacture. If protection for such jirints or labels is desired, 
application must be made to the Patent Office, where they are reg- 
istered at a fee of $Q for labels and $25 f or t rade-rnarks. An American 
author, who is within the British dominions at the time of tho first 
publishing of his book, and who publishes it there, is entitled to the 
protection of their copyright laws. 

The Unitsd States Patent Fees. 

On filing each caveat, SIO; on filing each original application for 
a patent, except for a design, $15; on issuing each original patent, 
$20; on every appeal from Examiners-in-Chief, $20; on application 
for a reissue, $30; on application for extension. $.50; granting on 
extension, $50; fiimg each disclaimer, $10; certified copies of patents 
and other papers, 10 cents per 100 words; recording assignment, 
agreement, etc., $1 for 300 words or under. 

Area of the United States. 

The United States comprises an area of 3,578,392 square miles. 
Its coast line on the Atlantic Ocean is over two thousand miles in 
extent (2,1G3); on the Gulf of Mexico nearly two thousand miles 
(1,764), and on the Pacific Ocean, exclusive of the Alaska posses- 
sionp, nearly fifteen hundred miles U,343). 

Previous to 1782 its area was about 800,000, square miles, all of it 
lying east o l the Mississippi and south of tho great lakes. Additions 
to its area have been made since that date, as follows: 

Square miles. 

Territory ceded by England in 1783 815,615 

Louisiana ceded by France in 1803 930,928 

Florida ceded by Spain in 1821 59,268 

Texas admitted, at its own request, in 18-15 237,501 

Oregon, by treaty, in 1846 280,425 

California ceded by Mexico in 1847 649,762 

Arizona, from Mexico, by treaty, in 1854 27,500 

Alaska, f lom Paissia, by treaty, in 1867 577,390 

Total present area 3,578,392 



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Interesting Pacts About Washington, D. 0. 

The dome of the United States Capitol is 807>^ feet high. The 
weight of the iron alone in the dome of the Capitol is 8,009,200 
pounds. 

Of the domes to large buildings in the world the dome of the 
United States Capitol ranks fifth in height and fourth in diameter. 

It is said that the Capitol of the United States is unquestionably 
the finest and largest building of the kind on the face of the 
earth. 

The great bronze door of the east front entrance of the rotunda 
of the Capitol weighs 20,000 pounds and cost S^8,000. 

The sis large paintings on the walls of the rotunda of the Capitol 
cost $74,000. Three of them cost $10,000 each, one $13,000, and the 
other four $8,000 each. 

There are 51]^ acres of ground around the Capitol, which are 
known as the " Capitol Grounds," and cost the government $684,199. 

The Soldiers' Home grounds, near Washington, embrace 800 acres 
of land. 

The new State Department has 150 rooms and cost $5,000,000. 

Washington's tomb, at Mount Vernon, Virginia, is seventeen miles 
south of tlie Capitol. 

The Scott statue in Washington, which is made of bronze, weighs 
1,200 pounds, and cost $20,000. 

The District of Columbia comprises sixty-four square miles, and 
lies entirely within the State of Maryland. 

Pennsylvania avenue, from the Treasury Building to the Capitol 
is 160 feet wide and almost as smooth as an ice-pond. 

The statue of Gen. Mcl'horson, located in McPherson Square in 
Washington city, cost $23,500, and weighs 7,000 pounds. 

The new War Department has 173 rooms and cost $2,500,000. The 
building has 412 windows. 

The water used in the White House for drinking purposes is con- 
veyed to the Mansion by pipes from a spring in Fi-anklin Park, sev- 
eral squai'es distant. 

The site of the city of Washington and the location of public 
reservations, squares, Capitol and Executive Mansion were selected 
by President Washington. 

Gas was first introduced into the White House in 1848. 

The first session of Congress that assembled in Washington mot 
in November, 1800. 

Tbere is more money in the Sul>Treasury at San Francisco than 
there is in the Unit(>d States Treasury at Washington. 

The appropriations made by Congress, from 1800 to date, for the 
erection and remodeling of the Capitol, amount to ovei- $15,000,000. 

When the war closed nearly 3,000.000 men, who were serving 
in the armies on both sides, were discharged and returned to civil 
life 

George Washington's plantation on the Potomac river, south of 
Washington city, originally contained 8,000 acres. 

The '-Rebellion Record," issued from the Government Prmtmg 
office at Washington, consists of ninety-six volumes of eight hun- 
dred pages each. ^ 

It is 3,155 miles from Washington to San Francisco. 

Standard Time. 

The day the change of time in the United States went into effect 
was November 18, 1883. There were previous to that time 58 kinds 



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of time used by Railroads in the United States, now there are only- 
four kinds of time in use by Railroads in the United States. They 
are Eastern time, Central time, Mount;un time, and Western time. 

EASTERN TIME. 
Is the local time of the 75th Meridian from Greenwich. The Mer- 
idian (like all other Meridians of Longitude, running from one pole 
to the other) passes a few miles east of Philadelpnia, so that East- 
tern time differs only 38 seconds from FhiladCipnia local time. 
Eastern time covers a strip 15 degrees wide, extending 7J^ degrees 
on each aide of the 75th meridian, reaching from the eastern part 
of Maine to the vicinity of Detroit, Mich. The time in Boston, Al- 
bany, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, New York, Philadelphia, Wash- 
ington, and all places in this area is the same. 

CENTRAL TIME 
Is the local time of the OOfch Meridian. This time prevails over sim- 
ilar area of 15 degrees of longitude, and is just one hour slower than 
Eastern time. It commences in the vicinity of Detroit, Mich., and 
extends to the vicinity of Yankton and Austin. The time at Cleve- 
land, Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Omaha, and all 
places in this area is the same. 

MOUNTAIN TIME 
Covers the area of 15 degrees of longitude next to the west. It is 
1 ocal time of the 105th Meridian, which passes through or near the 
city of Deiiver. This time is one hour slower than Central time, and 
extends from Yankton and Austin on the east, to the vicinity of 
Salt Lake City on the west. The time in all places in this area is 
the same. 

WESTERN TIME 
Is the local time of the 120th Meridian, and covers all west of 112i^ 
degrees of longitude, which commences in the vicinity of Salt Lake 
City on the east, and extends west into the Pacific Ocean. This 
time is one hour slower than Mountain time. The time at Hunting- 
ton, Walla Walla, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Ore., and 
all places in this area is the same. 

How to Bead Your Gas Meter or to Measure Gas, 

The exceedingly little trouble taken by gas consumers generally 
to understand something of the why and the wherefore of the con- 
sumption of an article of such prime necessity, and the cost of 
which forms such a considerable item in domestic expenditures, is 
strikingly exemplified by the fact that although gas in every house- 
hold and establishment where it is used has been exclusively burnt 
by meter for at least thirty years past, and that reading its dial or 
index is just as easy ag reading the time of a -Rratch or clock, and 
can be learned in a few minutes, yet comparatively few know how 
to do it. Perhaps no instrument is so little understood or so much 
distrusted and abused as the gas meter. It is usually looked upon 
as a kind of conjuring box that can be made to register much or 
little as the 'gas people' may desire, and by some it is even regarded 
as a (to them) very disagreeable kind of solution of the perpetual 
motion theory, and who seem to think that in consequence they 
have as much to pay when they burn less as when they burn more 
gas. Of course all this is very absurd, the truth bemg that the 
much-abused meter is made a kind of 'black bogey,' which has to 
bear the sins of omission of those it serves so faithfully. 



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10.QQO 



1.000 



lOOEAUH. 



The figures on the index at the right hand denote even hundreds. 
When the liand completes the entire circle it denotes ten hundred, 
and is registered by the hand in the centre circle, pointing to one- 
each figure in the center circle being a thousand, this entire circle 
being ten thousand, and is registered on the index of the left hand 
circle by the hand there, denoting by each figure ten thousand. 

The quantity of gas which passes through the meter is ascertained 
by reading from the index at the time the amount is required to be 
known, and deducting therefrom the quantity shown by the index 
at a previous observation. 

If the whole is registered by the hands on the three circles above, 
it indicates 49,900 

Amount at previous observation, as shown by the dotted 
lines 42,500 



Shows amount which passed through since last taken oflE. . . 7,400 

The register at all times shows the quartity that has passed 

through since the meter was first set, by deducting from which the 

amount that has been paid for (without an> regard to the time 

when), snows that the difference remains unpaid. 

Tables of Weights and Measures. 

TROY WEIGHT. 
24 grains make 1 pennyweight, 20 pennyweights make 1 ounce. 
By this weight gold, silver and jewels onlj are weighed. The ounce 
and pound in this, are the same as in Apothecaries' weight. 

APOTHECARIES' WEIGHT. 
20 grains make 1 scruple, 3 scruples make 1 drachm, 8 drachms 
make 1 ounce, 12 ounces make 1 pound. 

AVOIRDUPOIS WEIGHT. 
IG drams make 1 ounce, 16 ounces make 1 pound, 25 pounds 
make 1 quarter, 4 quarters make 100 v/eight, 2000 pounds make 1 
ton. 

DRY MEASURE. 
2 pints make 1 quart, 8 quarts make one peck, 4 pecks make I 
bushel, 36 bushels make 1 chaldron. 

LIQUID OR WINE MEASURE. 
4 gills make 1 pint. 2 pints make 1 quart, 4 quarts make 1 gallon^ 
31^ gallons make 1 barrel, 2 barrels make 1 hogshead. 



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TIME MEASURE. 
60 seconds make 1 minute, 60 minutes make 1 hour, 24 hours make 
1 day, 7 days make 1 week, 4 weeks make one lunar montli, 26, 29, 
30, or 31 days make 1 calendar month (30 days make 1 month in 
computing "interest), 53 weeks and 1 day, or 12 calendar months 
make 1 year, 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 49 seconds make 1 
solar year. 

CIRCULAR MEASURE. 

60 seconds make 1 minute, 60 minutes make 1 degree, 30 degrees 
make 1 sign, 90 degrees make 1 quadrant, 4 quadrants or 360 de- 
grees make 1 circle. 

LONG MEASURE— DISTANCE. 
3 barleycorns 1 inch, 12 inches 1 foot, 3 feet l^ard, 5J^ yards 1 
rod, 40 rods 1 furlong, 8 furlongs 1 mile. 

CLOTH MEASURE. 
214 inches 1 nail, 4 nails 1 quarter, 4 quarters 1 yard. 

MISCELLANEOUS. 
3 inches 1 ])alm, 4 inches 1 hand, 6 inches 1 span, 18 inches 1 cubit, 
21.8 inches 1 Bible cubit, 23^ feet 1 military pace. 

SQUARE MEASURE. 
141 square inches 1 square foot, 9 square feet 1 square yard, 30J4 
squaro yards 1 square rod, 40 square rods 1 rood, 4 roods 1 acre. 

SURVEYORS' MEASURE. 
7.92 inches 1 link, 25 links 1 rod, 4 rods 1 chain, 10 square chains or 
160 square rods 1 acre, 640 acres 1 square mile. 

CUBIT MEASURE. 
1728 cubic inches 1 cubic foot, 27 cubic feet 1 cubic yard, 128 cubic 
feet 1 cord (wood), 40 cubic feet 1 ton (shipping), 2150.42 cubic inches 
1 standard bushel, 268.8 cubic inches 1 standard gallon, 1 cubic foot 
four-fifths of a bushel. 

Railway Signal Code. 

One whistle signifies "down brakes." Two whistles signify "off 
brakes." Three whistles signify "back up." Continued whistles 
signify "danger." Rapid short whistles "a cattle alarm. " A sweep- 
ing parting of the hands on the level with the ej^es, signifies "go 
aiiead." Downward motion of the hands with extended arms, sig- 
nifies "stop." Beckoning motion of one hand, signifies "back." 
Red flag waved up the track, signifies "danger." Red flag stuck 
up by the roadside, signifies "danger ahead." Red flag carried on 
a locomotive, signifies "an engine following." R»d flag hoisted at 
a station, is a signal to " stop." Lantern at night raised and low- 
eied vertically, is a signal to "start." Lantern swung at right 
a!)gles across the track, means " stop." Lantern swung in a circle, 
signifies " back the train. 

Parliamentary Practice. 

America is the land of the "Mass meeting," and every American 
should know how to do the work of such assemblies. 

1. QUORUMS.— Organizations usually prescribe the number of 
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recognition that no quorum is present can be made only by an or- 
ganization of those in attendance. If, when called to order, the 
roll call, or a count, shows no quorum, then adjournment takes place 
in due form, to the liext stated time of meeting. If the quorum 
is lost by the departure of members, the meeting must adjourn 
Where there is no requirement as to a quorum, business may pro- 
coed by those present. 

2. THE CHAIRMAN— Will take his place at the appointed time 
and call the meeting to order, If there be no stated chairman, one 
must be cbosen pro tern., pending the choice of a permanent chair- 
man. 

The chairman must hold the proceedings strictly to j)arliamentary 
oi'der, which experience has shown to be essential m deliberative 
bodies. He must be absolutely fair and just in all decisions, but he 
must also be prompt and firm. He must knov/ neither friend nor 
foe, side nor party. Ho must be familiar with the special rules, 
customs aud aims of the body over which he presides. 

3. SECRETARY— Must keep accurate records of the proceedings 
of meetings, read resolutions, documents, etc., preserve all import- 
ant papers, and do all such duties as will ensure accurate records. 

4. THE TREASU RER— Must receive, account for, preserve and 
pay out all moneys as may be required by the rules of the organ- 
ization. 

5. COMMITT EES —Every oi'ganization finds it necessary to refer 
certain duties to selected parties, who give them special attention 
and report results to the body as a whole. Committees may bo 
special, for the doing of some one thing, their duties terminating 
when it is done; or standing, for the doing of a class of duties 
which are continuous. 

All com mittees derive their authority and their very existence, 
from the appointing body. They should scrupulously restrict 
themselves, therefore, to the M^ork allotted them. They are but 
agents. And they should report, i?i writing, at every meeting of 
the appointing body, until their work is completed, when they 
should be disch arged. 

6. RIGHT TO THE FLOOR.— Any member may arise and address 
the chair with the phrase "Mr. Chairman," "Mr. President," etc. 
He whom the chairman first recognizes has the floor. 

7. MOTIONS. —Business is introduced by the formal presentation 
by a member. Having secured the floor, he says: "I move that so 
and so (as the case may be) be adopted," or " be done;" or he may 
embody his ideas in a resolution and move its adoption. If nobody 
seconds the motion it falls dead. If seconded, it is before the house 
for action. 

8. AMENDMENTS.— it may be evident that some modification of 
the pending motion is needed. Any one may, therefore, move an 
amendment, provided it pertain to the subject in band. This 
amendment must be seconded; then it is the subject under debate. 
An amendment maybe offered to this amendment by motion and 
second, but a vote must lie taken on this before further amendment, 
is considered. Thn question is taken first on that second made. If 
adopted, it is incorporated into tlie first amendment, which then 
becomes subject to vote in its modified form. If adopted, the origi- 
nal motion as modified is open for vote. If the last amendment 
falls, the question recurs to the first amendment, and if this falls, 
to the original motion. 



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9. PRIVILEGED QUESTIONS.— Kegularly tho pending motion is 
in order. But certain motions may precede it, these are privileged 
questions. They are not debatable. These questions are: To ad- 
journ: to refer to a committee; to lay on the table; to jjostpone to 
a set day; to postpone indefinitely, i. e., never to be taken up again; 
to postpone simply, i. e., to be taken up on vote; and to put the pre- 
vious question, which, if ordered, compels a vote at once upon the 
main question. This order cuts off debate and all other motions. 
Motion to adjourn cuts off any motion, except for the previous 
question. Questions of postponement, or reference, cannot super- 
sede each other. 

10. ADJOURNMENT.— A motion"^ adjourn may be entertained 
at any time, except when the previous question is ordered, or when 
the ayes and noes are being called. IV is never debatable. If it 
contain clauses as to time, place, etc. , they may be debated. 

How to Preserve Eggs in Winter. 

To preserve your family supply of eggs, for winter use, lay them 
dov/n in the fall, or summer, iu a liquid composed as follows: One 
pint of lime, and one pint of common salt, dissolve in four gallons 
of boiling water. When cold, put your eggs into this liquid, in a stone 
jar— and they will keep for months. 

Artificial Honey— Extra Quality. 

Take ten pounds Havana sugar, two quarts water, forty grains 
cream tartar, ten drops essence peppermint and two pounds honey; 
first dissolve the sugar in the water over a slow fire and take off the 
Bcum; then dissolve the cream of tartar in a little warm water, and 
add with some stirring: then add the honey, heated to a boiling 
point; then add the essence peppermint; stir for a few minutes and 
let it stand until cold, and it will be ready for use. 

The Best Starch Polish. 

Dissolve two ounces gum arabic in one half pint of clear soft 
water, in a pint bottle, coiiced ready for use. To every quart of 
starch add a jnece of white wax and a piece of spermaceti, each 
the size of a Jiickory nut, cut fine, and dissolve in the starch, then 
add a teaspoonful of the above gum arabic liquid. Be sure to have 
a smooth iron, and use it vigorously and thoroughly, and nothing 
will equal the shirt fronts. 

Artificial Lemon Juice. 

Mix citric acid with water till it i; tho right strength; sweeten 
with sugar dissolved in hot water, and color with burnt sugar. 

Centennial Prizo Vinegar. 

Mix twenty-five gallons of warm rain water with four gallons of 
molasses and one gallon of yeast, let it ferment; and you will soon 
have the b^^st of vinegar- keep thes;i articles in these proportions as 
the stock is used. Use brewer's yeast. 

It will make faster if an old vinegar barrel with a little of the gen- 
uine article left in is used and the bung-hole left open. 

Fire Eindlers. 

To make very nice fire kindlers, take resin, any quantity, and 
melt it, putting in for each pound used, from 2 to 3 ounces of tt»l» 



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law, and while yet hot, stir in pine sawdust until very thick; now 
spread on a smooth board sprinkled with sand to keep it from stick- 
ing. Now take a thin board and press upon it, to lay it off in 
squares, this makes it break readily if you make the crease suffi- 
ciently deep; grease the marking board to prevent it from sticking. 

Nations Grrease Extractor. 

Take benzine one gallon, ammonia one ounce, and shaving soap 
one quarter of a pound. 

To Keep Milk Sweet. 

To each quart of milk add fifteen grains of carbonate of soda. 
This will not taste or injure the milk. 

To Keep Meat in Summer for a "Week or Two. 

Place the meat in buttermilk in a cool place. Rinse the meat 
before cooking it. 

To Catch Ants. 

Soak a sponge in sugared water and squeeze it well, the ants will 
creep into its cells; or wet tiie sponge and sprinkle it with sugar 
When the ants are trapped, put the sponge into hot water. 

How to make "More Sugar." 

If two pounds of flour is thoroughly mixed in with ten pounds of 
course brown sugar, you have twelve pounds of sugar at fifteen per 
cent, more selling value. 

Paul Bros. Violet Ink. 

To make one gallon. Take one ounce of violet aniline, and dis- 
solve it in one gill of hot alcohol. Stir it a few minutes, when thor- 
oughly dissolved add one gallon of boiling soft water, and (he ink 
is made. This is the original recipe that was bought from the Paul 
Brothers in Paris. 

Black Ink for 10 cts. Per Crallon. 

Take 3 ounces extract of logwood and J4 ounce bichromate of pot 
ash; add to these 1 gallon boiling soft water. 

Jet Black Ink. 

Add to the above \i ounce copperas. 

Cure for Tobacco Chewing. 

A little gentian root (in the root), well masticated, the saliva 
being swallowed, after each meal, will soon take away all desire for 
chewing tobacco. Purchase five cents worth. 

To Escape from a Eoom on Fire. 

Crawl on your hands and knees. The smoke always fills the upper 
part of a room first, and many who have perished from suffocation, 
if they had placed their mouths close to the floor, migkt have bf^en 
saved. 

Antidotes for Poisons. 

In cases where the other articles to be used as antidotes are not 
in the house, give two tablespoonfuls of Mustard mixed in a pint of 



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wrarm water. Also give large draughts of warm milk or water 
mixed with oil, butter or lard. If possible, give as follows: . 
For Bed-Bug Poison, 

Blue Vitriol, 

Corrosive Sublimati 

Lead Water, 

Saltpetre, 

Sugar of Lbad, 

Sulphate op Zinc, 

Red Precipitate. 

Vermilion, 
For Fowler's Solution, ) Give prompt Fimetic of Mustard and 

White Precipitatk, V Salt— tablespoonfui of each; follow 

Arsenic, ) with Sweet Oil, Butter or Milk. 

w^ A ,„.„^^T,.. XTT ^.r, ) Drink warm water to encourage vomit- 

IaSarEmetTc ' f i"^- If vomiting does not stop, give a 

lARTAR iiiMHTic, | ^^.g^j^ ^^ Qpium in water. 

For Oil Vitrol, "I 

Bi^C^ARBONATk PoTAssA Magnesia or Soap, dissolved in 

MuriatI ACID, °^^''^' water, every two minutes. 

Oxalic Acid, J 

^""^ ctvilTc Po?lsH I ^^'"k freely of water with Vinegar 

VoLSn.E'^iltfL'i, i or Lemon Juice in it. 

For Carbolic Acid, }- Give Flour and Water or Glutinous Drinks, 

For Ptttorat Hvoratf- / ^^^^ ^'^^^ water over the head and 
n^^^^tLo^ ' y face, with artificial respiration, Gal- 

CHLOROPORM, I ^^j^j^ Battery. 

^°^ Po?pi-RAr' °'' ^''''^' i ^^o^Vt Emetic; Soap or Mucilag. 
SobIlt,^'- f inous drinks. 

For Laudanum, J Strong Coffee, followed by Ground Mustard or 
Morphine, > Grease in warm water to produce vomiting, 
Opium, ) Keep in motion. 

For Nitrate op Silver, }- Give common Salt in water. 

For Strychnine, / Emetic of Mustard or Sulphate of Zinc, 

TiNCT. Nux Vomica, j aided by warm water. 

Eemedies for Burns and Scalds. 

Every family should have a jireparation of flaxseed oil, chalk and 
vinegar, about the consistency of thick paint, constantly on hand 
for burns and scalds. The best application in case of burns and 
scalds is a mixture of one part of carbolic acid to 8 parts of olive 
oil. Lint or hnen rags are to be saturated in the lotion, and spread 
smoothly over the burned part, which should then be covered with 
oil silk or gutta-percha tissue to exclude air. 

Tatle for SEising Paints, 

In forming the following named colors, mix as they come in 
order, the predominant being first; second, next; third", next; and 
soon: 

GRAY— use white lead and lampblack. 

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PEARL— use white, black and blue. 

ORANGE— use yellow and red. 

PURPLE— use violet, red and white, 

GOLD— use white, stone ocher and red. 

OLIVE— use yellow, blue, black and white. 

CHESTNUT— use red, black and yellow. 

FLESH— use white, yellow ocher and vermilion. 

LIMESTONE— use white, yellow ocher, black and red. 

FAWN— use white, yeUow and red. 

CHOCOLATE— use raw umber, red and black. 

DRAB— use white, raw and burnt umber; or, white, yellow ocher, 

BRONZE-GREEN— use chrome green, black and yellow; or, black 

and yellow; or, yellow, black and green. 

PEA-GREEN- use white and chrome greeB„ 

ROSE— use white, madder and lake. 

COPPER— use red, yellow and black. 

LEMON -use white and yellow. 

SNUFF— use yellow and vandyke brown. 

CLARET— use red, umber and black. 

DOVE— use white, vermilion, blue and yeUow. 

PINK— use white, vermihon and lake. 

CREAM— use white and yellow. 

SALMON— use white, yellow, raw umber and red. 

STRAW— use white and chrome green. 

PEACH-BLOSSOM— use white, red, blue and yellow. 

LILAC— mix white with '^iolet. 

CHANGEABLE— use red and green, and lighten with white. 

It is impossible to give the exact quantities of each. Use more 
or less, to give the shades required. 

Commercial and Business Dictionary. 

ABSTRACT.— An abridgment or epitome of a deed or document. 
An epitome is a cutting or lopping applied to a whole throughout, 
abridging ? generally and not in parts only. 

ACCOMMODATION BILL.— A biU not representing any trade 
transaction, but merely concocted between two or more parties, 
with a view to its being discounted, for the temporary accommoda- 
tion of either. 

ACCOUNT CURRENT.— A statement of the transactions that 
have taken place between two parties during a certain time, drawn 
out in Dr. and Cr. columns, in the order of their dates. 

ACCOUNT SALES.— An account drawn out by a commission 
agent or broker, showing the sales he has made of goods on account 
of another. 

ACQUITTANCE.— A discharge in writing for money, debt or lia- 
bility. 

ACTUARY.— One who makes the calculations for a Life Assur- 
ance company, and advises on all matters relating to its finances 
and statistics. 

ADJUSTMENT,— In insurance when the insured party agrees to 
accept certain term for the loss incurred. 

ADMINISTRATOR.— A person legally authorized to take charge 
Of the estate of a deceased individual, dying without a will, or when 
a named executor refuses to act. 

ADVANCES.— Money advanced by merchants and agents on goods 
which they are commissioned to sell. 

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AGENT OR FACTOR.— A mercantile agent who buys aud sells 
goods aud transacts business for others on commission, 

AGENCIES, MERCANTILE.— Places to which bankers and mer- 
chants refer to ascertain the credit and particulars relating to 
dealers in town aud country. 

ANNUITY. — A payment made yearly or at stated periods. 

APPRECIATION.— A rise in price. 

ARBITRATION.— The settlement of disputed accounts, claims, 
or other matters, by the decision of one or more persons, having no 
personal interest in the matter, who are called arbitrators. 

ARBITRATION BOND. A deed which obliges one to abide by 
the award of the arbitration. 

ASSETS.— Cash and property of every description, belonging to a 
person or firm. 

ASSIGNEE.— A person to whom an assignment is made. In case 
of bankruptcy. 

ASSIGNMENT.— The transfer of property to assignees for the 
benefit of creditors. 

ATTACHMENT.— A seizure of goods or property by virtue of a 
legal process. 

ATTORNEY, POWER OF.— A legal document conveying to a 
person, usually residing in another country or distant part of the 
same, authority to act aud sign for another person. 

AUDIT.— A scrutiny of accounts and vouchers by persons called 
auditors. 

AVERAGE OF PAYMENT.— Is the method of finding the time 
when payment of several sums due at diflCereut times, may be 
made at once without loss of interest to either party. 

BAILMENT.— A delivery of goods in trust for some special object 
or purpose. 

BALANCE.— The difference of money required to make an ac- 
count equal. 

BALANCE SHEET.— A paper giving a summary and balance of 
accounts. 

BANKRUPT.— A trader unable to meet his engagements, who, by 
his own acts or those of his creditors, becomes amenable to the 
bankruptcy laws. 

BEARS AND BULLS.— Names for persons engaged in tne tran.s- 
actions of the stock exchange. A Bear is a speculator who engages 
to deliver stock, or shares which he does not possess, at a stated 
price, at a stated time. A Bull is a speculator who purchases stock 
or shares, which he does not intend to take up, to be delivered at a 
stated price, at a stated time. 

BILL OF LADING.— A receipt, usually a printed form filled up 
with writing, given by the transportating company for goods that 
are to be shipped by them, and agreement as to their delivery, 
freight, etc. 

BOND.— A legal document by which a person binds himself to pay 
a certain sum at a stated time, or to perform a contract. 

BONUS.— An extra dividend to the shareholders of a joint stock 
company, out of accumulated profits. 

BOOK DEBTS.— The debts owing to a trader, as shown by his 
books. 

BROKER.— An agent employed to effect bargains and contracts, 
as a middleman or negotiator, between other persons, for a com- 
pensation or percentage, commonly called " brokerage." 

BROKER'S CONTRACT.— A paper signed by the broker and 
sent to the person for whom he has bought or sold goods, immedi- 
ately upon completing the bargain. 

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BEQUEST.— Something left by will ; appropriately real estate. 

BILL OF EXCHANGE.— A written order from one person to 
another to pay money to a third person. 

B()ND. — A sealed instrument by which a corporation or person 
binds itself or himself and its or his heirs and assigns to i^ay a sum 
of money on the day or days specified. 

BONDSMAN. —One who gives security for another. 

CE uTIPIED CHECK.— A check stamped "good " by the bank on 
which it is drawn. 

CHATTELS. —Every kind of property except real estate. 

CHECK.— An order on a bank for money. 

CIRCULAR NOTE.— A bill or note issued by bankers for the con- 
venience of travellers, wlio can get it cashed at any one of the var- 
ious pUv as named. 

COLLATERALS.— Bonds or other valuables left with the loaner 
of money for security. 

COLLATERAL SECURITY.— Secondary security for the per- 
formance of covenants, or the payment of money, besides the prin- 
cipal security. 

COMMISSION .—A charge of so much per cent, upon the amount 
of goods bought or sold, or upon transacting or negotiating business 
of any K-inl, by an agent for another. 

COMMISSIONER.— A pursou who has a commissioner warrant 
from proper authority, to perform some office, or execute some 
business, for the person or government which employs him; as, 
commissioners for adjusting claims. 

COMMISSION ME:RCHANT.— A merchant who transacts business 
on commission, as the agent of others, receiving rate per cent, as 
his commission. 

COMPOSITION.— A payment of so much on the dollar by a debtor 
to his creditors on their agi'eeing to accept that sum by way of 
composition for the full amount of the debts, and giving an acquit- 
tance for the whole. 

CONSERVATOR.— One who protects an incapable. 

CONTRACTOR.— Specifically one who contracts or engages to 
perform any work or service for the public, or to supply certain 
price or rate. 

COUPON. —An interest certificate attached to a bond, to be cut off 
when due. 

CONVEYANCE.— An instrument of writing by which property, or 
the title to property, is conveyed or transmitted from one person 
to another. 

CURRENCY,— Coin, notes or other media which are in circula- 
tion, or given and taken as having value, for the exchange of com- 
modities, or as representing property. 

DEBENTURE.— A Custom House certificate, entitUng an exporter 
of imported goods to a drawback duties paid on their importation. 

DIRECTOR.— One of a body of persons appointed to manage the 
affairs of a company or corporation. 

DRAFT.— A term frequently applied to checks and bills of ex- 
change. 

DIVIDEND.— A term applied to the profits divided among the 
shareholders of Joint Stock Companies, etc. 

DEED.— A sealed instrument in writing transferring property. 

DEMONETIZE.— To take from a coin by Legislation its legal- 
tender quality or function. , . ^ 

DEPOSIT.— A sum of money left with a bank or banker subject to 
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DEVISE.— To give real estate by will. 

DISCOUNT.— Interest paid in advance of Tise. 

EXCHANGE.— The cost charged for paying money in some other 
place. 

EXECUTOR.— The person appointed by a testator to execute his 
will after bis decease. 

FACTORIZE— GARNISH.— When B has money or chattel prop- 
erty of A in his possession, C, a creditor of A, serves a legal warning 
on B not to allow the property to pass from his hands. 

FEE.— Property. 

FEE SIMPLE - A title to property without condition or limits. 

FLAT. - When bonds are sold, at usual, at a price which covers 
accrued interest they are sold, in brokei's' phrases, flat. 

FORECLOSURE.— Deprivation of the right of redeeming a mort- 
gaged estate. 

FORGE.— To make falsely. Most frequently by signing another's 
name on a note or document. 

FREEHOLD.— A life estate in real property or in fee. 

FREIGHT.— The sum which is agreed or paid for the transportation 
of merchandise. 

GOODS.— A general name for merchandise. 

GOOD -WILL.— The custom of nny trade or business. 

GRACE. — The three days allowed beyond the time specified for 
the payment of a note. 

GUARANTEE.— An engagement that another shall perform what 
he has stipulated. 

GUARDIAN.— One who has the care of another, especially 
children. 

INDORSEMENT.— A name written on the back of a note. 

INSURANCE POLICY.— A certificate of Insurance. 

INTEREST.— What is paid for the use of money after use. 

INTESTATE.— Without a wifl. 

INDEMNITY.— Compensation or remuneration for loss, injury, 
or damage sustained. 

INDENTURE.— A mutual agreement in writing between two or 
more parties, whereof each party has usually a part. 

INJUNCTION.— A writ or kind of prohibition granted by a court 
to prevent the commission of act by which fraud or injury may be 
done, whereby a party is required to do or refrain from doing cer- 
tain acts, according to the exigency of a writ. 

INVESTMENT.— The laying out of money in the purchase of some 
kind of property, usually permanent. 

INVOICE. — A written account of the particulars of merchandise 
shipped or sent to a purchaser, consignee, agent, etc., specifying 
the contents of each package of goods, their price, and the charges 
upon them. 

LETTER OF CREDIT.— A letter from bankers or mercantile 
houses, addressed to their agents or correspondents elsewhere, re- 
questing them upon the credit of the writer, to pay or advance 
money to a certain third party— the bearer of the letter. 

LIABILITIES.— The whole amount of debts owing by, and pecun- 
iary responsibility of, a person or company, as opposed to Assets. 

LEASE.— A contract for letting property for a limited time. 

LEGACY.— A gift by will of personal property. 

LESSEE.— One who receives a lease. 

LESSOR.— One who gives a lease. * 

LIEN.— A legal claim on property to secure a debt. 

MORTGAGE.— A pledge of property to secure debt. 

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MORTGAGEE.—Ono who takes a mortgage. 

MORTGAGER.— One who pledges property for a debt. 

MERCHANTABLE.— Fit for market. 

MONOPOLY.— The sole power of dealing in any species of goods, 
or of dealing with a country or market, obtained either by engross- 
ing the articles in a market by purchase, or by a license from gov- 
ernment. 

NOTARY.— A public officer who attests deeds and other writings. 

NOTE.— .Y written unconditional promise to pay money. 

NEGOTIABLE.— Any document whicli by indorsement or assign- 
ment may be transferred to another person, conveying to him a 
legal right to the money or property specified. 

ORDER.— A direction in writing for the obtainment of goods or 
money. 

PARTNERSHIP.— Is the association of two or more persons for 
transaction of business. Such an association is called a firm, house 
or company, and its members are called partners. 

PATRIMONY— Inheritance.~An estate derived from one's an- 

PERSONAL ESTATE OP PROPERTY.— Movables, chattels. 

POWER OF ATTORNEY.— Authority given by one person to 
another to transact business in his name. 

PROBATE COURT.— A court for the probate or proving of wills. 

PROTEST. —A written declaration by a notary public to all parties 
concerned of the non-payment of a note or draft. 

PASS-BOOK.— A book passing between bankers and tlieir cus- 
tomers, in which are entered all payments and receipts of cash. It 
is written up as often as requirecl, and balanced. 

PER CENT.— A contraction of per cencum, Latin words meaning 
per hundred, and applied to rates of interest, discount, etc. Per 
centage is the allowance, duty, interest, or commission on one 
hundred. 

POLICY.— A writing or instrument in which a contract of Life 
Assurance, or other insurance is embodied, containing the terms 
and conditions. It is almost invariably a printed form, in which 
the names, etc., are filled up in writing, and the various companies 
and insurers use nearly the same forms. 

POSTING.— Copying and transferring into the ledger the entries 
made in the day book or other books. 

PREMIUM.— The per centage or sum of money paid to a company 
or underwriters for Life Assurance, or any other kind of insurance. 

PRICE CURRENT, OR PRICE LIST.— A statement or list pub- 
lished statedly or occasionally, of the prevailing prices of merchan- 
dise, stocks, species, bill of exchange. 

PRINCIPAL.— A capital sum of money, placed out at interest, 
due as a debt or used as a fund. 

A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP.— Is one formed for trade gener- 
ally without limitations, and comprehends whatever business the 
partners engage in. 

A SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP.— Is one which is confined by the 
terms of the agreement to some particular kind of trade or busmess, 
or some particular transaction or speculation. 

A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.— Is one in which the responsibility 
of one or more partners is limited to the amount invested by him 
or them in the concern. In a limited partnership the special part- 
ner has the advantage of investing where the profits are equal to 
the gains of actual business, without risking more than the sum 
contributed. 

It will Pay Large Dealers to Correspond with Us. 



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QUITCLAIM.— A deed of release, or relinquishment of a claim. 

QUOTATION.— Tiie current prices of stocks or other commod- 
ities. 

REBATE.— Deduction of interest, or any sum, etc., on account of 
prompt payment. 

RE-EXCHANGE.— The expense chargeable on a bill of exchange 
or di'af t which has been dishonored in a foreign country, and re- 
turned to that country in which it was made or indorsed, and then 
taken up. 

RE-INSURANCE.— A contract whereby an insurer of property, 
who has incurred too great a liability, or become dissatisfied with 
the nature of the risk lie has contracted to take upon himselt, ob- 
tains indemnity against loss, by his insurance from some other 
insurer. 

REMITTANCE.— A sum of money, bill of exchange, or the like, 
transmitted from one person to another. 

RENTE. - A French term, equivalent to government annuity, 

RETURNS. — Bills of exchange, or goods bought and transmitted 
as a medium of returning the proceeds of consignments; also, the 
amount of goods sold. 

REAL ESTATE.— Immovable property, as lands and tenements. 

RECEIPT.— A written acknowledgment of goods or money re- 
ceived. 

RED TAPE. — Pertaining to offieial formalities, especially in law 

REMONETIZE.— To restore to coin its former legal-tender func- 
tion. 

SALVAGE.— The compensation allowed to persons who volun- 
tarily assist in saving a ship or her cai'go from peril, or goods and 
property from fire. 

SAMPLE.— A small portion taken from the bulk or quantity of 
any kind of merchandise as a specimen of the wliole. 

SCRIP.— A certificate of stocK: subscribed to a l>ank or other com- 
pany, or of a share of other joint property, preliminary to the 
registration of the subscribers. 

tjECURITIES.— Documents showing evidence of, and securing a 
right to a debt or property of any kind, as bills of exchange, bills of 
lading, bonds, certificate of stock, deeds, dock warrants, leases, 
policies. 

SET-OFF.— A counter-claim or cross-debt filed or set up by the 
defendant against the plaintiff's demand. 

SHARE.— The part allotted or belonging to one, of any laroperty 
or interest owned by a number. 

SINKING FUND.— A fund created for sinking or paying a public 
debt, or purchasing the stock for the government; also applied to a 
fund set apart for a special purpose, as a paying of a debt. 

SOLVENT.— Able to meet all just debts and liabilities. 

SPECIFICATION.— x\. written statement containing a minute 
description or enumeration of pai'ticulars. 

STANDARD.— That which is established by authority as a rule or 
measure of quality, as a pound, gallon, or weight; hence the origi- 
nal weight or measure sanctioned by government. 

STAPLE.— The chief article of a country's production or manu- 
facture. ^ _ 

STERLING.— A term applied to the lawful money of Great 
Britain. 

STOPPAGE IN TRANSITU.— The exercise of the right of a seller 
of goods to stop them " on the passage " to the purchaser or his 
agent. 

Celery Nervine is a Sure Cure for ISicl? Headache. 



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SUBPCENA.— A writ commanding the attendance in court of the 
nersou ou whom it is served, as a witness, etc., "under penalty." 

SUSPENSION OF PAYMENT.— The act of a trader or firm declin- 
ing to pay any one debt upon finding that they are unable to meet 
all their liabilities. . ^ • •« 4., ^ 

SCALING.— The term has a new meanuig, and signifies the reduc- 
tion of a debt without a corresponding payment. 

STOCKS.— The capital of a bank or other company in the form of 
transferable shares. , ^ , 

STOCK CERTIFICATE.— Shows how many shares one has stand- 
ing in his name on the company's books. 

SUE.— To prosecute in law ; to make legal claim. 

TAXES.— A levy made upon property for the support of the gov- 
ernment. , , .,, 

TESTATOR— TESTATRIX.— A man or woman who leaves a will 

at death. ^ ■ ■ ^ ^ ^ 

TRUSTEE.— One to whom property is intrusted. 

TARE —Deficiency in weight or quantity of goods, by reason of 
the weight of the cask, bag, or other thing containing the commod- 
ity, and which is weighed with it. , .^, ,, ^ ^. 

TARIFF.— A list or tables of goods with the duties or customs to 
be paid for the same. „ ., , , .= * , 

TIME BARGAIN.— A contract for the sale or purchase of stocks, 
etc., at a certain future time. , . , ^ ..r. 

TRAVELLER.— A commercial agent who travels lOr the purpose 
of receiving orders from merchants, and representing their 

TRET —An allowance to purchasers, for wast' or refuse matter, 
of four pounds on every 104 pounds weight alter the tare is de- 

\rSANCE.— The time which by usage or custom, is allowed in cer- 
tain countries for the payment of a bill of exchange. , ^ ^ ^ 
USURY.— The excess of interest taken above the rate fixed by 

^VENDOR —One who transfers the exclusive right of possessing a 
thing, either his own or that of another as his agent, for a price or 
pecuniary equivalent. 

VOUCHER.— A. book, paper, or document which serves to vouch 
the truth of accounts. 

WARRANTY.— In modern law and law of contracts, an engage- 
ment or undertaking, express or implied, that a certain fact regard- 
ing the subject of a contract is, or shall be, as it is expressly or im- 
pliedly declared or promised to be. 

WAREHOUSING.— A system of storing imported goods in public 

*W3.rph.OT_lSGS 1 • 

WARRANTY OF ATTORNEY.— A power given by a client to his 

attorney to appear and plead for him. _ . ^c^„^«oc. «f 

Ways and means.— An expression implying the resources ol 

^ WAIVEriK'?eTnq^^ of a right to be released from 

one's obUgations as indorser on a note. ^,^r^arfTr 

WILL.-- A legal declaration for the disposition of one s property 
after his death. 



We Manufacture our own Boxes. 



EXCELSIOR LEDGER AND TEiVIPORARY BINDER. 




iMlEETS with unlocked for popularity. It is 
*^*i just the thing for Grocers, Butchers, Drug- 
gists, and ALL Merchants doing any retail credit 
business, involving short time, weekly or month- 
ly settlements. This class of accounts usually 
proves of more inconvenience and annoyance 
than all others combined; still it is almost im- 
possible to get along without some. 

With the Excelsior Ledger in use the trouble- 
some work is reduced to a ' * 
time when most valuable. 



WHAT fS IT? 

A cover with removable contents, alphabetically in- 
dexed, consisting of regular statements, with a detach- 
able memorandum stub at top. 

[See Opposite Page.] 



EXCELSIOR LEDGER AND TEMPORARY BINDER. 

HOW IS IT USED? 

When a sale or business transaction requires record 
it is entered under the proper index, thus making out 
the bill for that sale. With the aid of index any ac- 
count can be instantly referred to and is made out in 
usual Mil form to date The beauty of the system is 
that when the statements under any letter are ex- 
hausted, they may be supplied by others which accom- 
pany the Ledger, by simply untying the string and 
mserting the new statements in the place of memoran- 
dum stubs removed. 

ITS ADVANTAGE. 

The expense, aside Irom time saved, is less than by 
any other method. Does away with liability of forget- 
ting charges. Does away, in many nistaiices, with 
expense of book-keeper. Allows more time for other 
duties. There is a great saving of room in the regular 
ledger. No posting is done. Bill is always made out up 
to date. The above are a few of the more apparent ad- 
vantages ; many more will present themselves when in 
practical use. 

The unsolicited testimonials (of which the following 
is a sample) speak for themselves: 

Dakmouth Pharmacy, Hanover, N. Y. 
Enclosed check for three more l.edgers, same as sent me before. 
The I.edger pleases me more and more as I use it. I cannot speak 
too highly in its praise. Yours truly, L. B. 1)ownijn(j. 

PRICES. 
STYJLE "A." 

Binder complete, with 1000 Printed Statements, $3.75 

Renewals, per 1000. 2.75 

STYLE "B." 

Binder complete, with 1000 Printed Statements, $4.50 

Renewals, per 1000, 3.50 

STYLE * C." 

Binder complete, with 1000 Printed Statements $4.75 

Renewals, per 1000, 3 75 

Send copy for printed heading at once or write for 
Descriptive Price List and Sample Sheets. 

EXCELSIOR LEDGER CO., 

Local and Traveling Agents Wanted. KALAMAZOO, MICH. 

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from a debilitated condition of 
the Nervous System, made man- 
ifest in so many common forms 
of sickness and disease. 
CELERY NERVINE has no equal 
in the cure of NERVOLS DEBILITY. Sufferers from this 
class of diseases experience more or less of the follow- 
ing symptoms: Want of Energy, Nervousness, Dim- 
ness of Sight, Blushing, Want of Confidence, Avoid- 
ance of Conversation, Desire for Solitude, Listlessness, 
Inability to Fix the Attention, Depression of Spirits, 
Loss of Memory and Power of Thought, Trembling of 
the Hands, Pains in the Back, Unrefreshing Sleep. 
All these ailments indicate to a greater or less degree 
some derangement of the Nervous System. 

CELERY NERVINE is undoubtedly the finest compound 
extant for all forms of Nervous Weakness, from over- 
excitement of whatever cause, let it be sexual, mental 
or optical. Its beneficial effects cannot be over-esti- 
mated when used in cases where there is Nervous 
Prostration from anxiety or overwork. 

CELERY NERVINE is indispensable to lawyers, preachers, 
writers, students, business men, and all who are sub- 
ject to Mental Exhaustion, Nervousness, Diminished 
Vitality, Headache, Neuralgia, Paralysis, Constipation, 
Dyspepsia, and diseases affecting the Digestive or Ner- 
vous Systems. 

For Sale by all Druggists. $1.00 a Bottle, Six Bottles for $5.00. 
If your druggist is out or does not keep CELERY NER- 
VINE we will send securely packed, express paid, one 
bottle for $1.15 or five for $5.50. 

CELERY NERVINE CO., Kalamazoo, Mich. 



